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The Sous Chef is the second in charge and he/she must help manage all aspects of food service.  \nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  \n• minimum age of 23 years  \n• previous training and experience cooking for large groups  \n• previous training and experience cooking for banquets and events  \n• knowledge of standards of food preparation and serving, kitchen procedures, and kitchen and dining area cleanliness  \n• ability to prepare foods for special groups as needed (kosher, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.)  \n• ability to assign tasks, train, supervise, and work well with others  \n• flexibility with days off and scheduling needs  \n• desire and ability to work in a high volume camp kitchen serving 350+ people  \n• strong communication skills  \nEssential Functions  \n• ability to use kitchen equipment safely and recognize possible hazardous conditions, and to notify the camp directors and/or owners  \n• physical ability to lift dishes, pots, pans, etc. into their storage positions  \n• physical ability to lift, load, unload and move food, inventory and supplies  \n• ability to determine cleanliness of facilities, dishes and food contact surfaces  \nGeneral Responsibilities  \nAssist the Executive Chef with the following tasks;  \n• cook for camp, retreats, and special events and functions  \n• train and manage staff and assign tasks  \n• order food and supplies while maintaining inventory as needed  \n• order restaurant and kitchen equipment as necessary as needed  \n• prepare quality food working within a budget  \n• maintain a clean kitchen, equipment, utensils, and dining hall areas  \n• meet all standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture  \nDetailed Responsibilities  \nFood Prep and Cooking  \n• general preparation and cooking of meals  \n• prepare salad bar and supply beverages  \n• fry, boil, broil, smoke, roast and steam meat, poultry, and vegetables  \n• prepare soups, gravies and sauces  \n• take on the responsibilities of short order cook, butcher and baker as needed  \n• plan uses for leftover food-creative options  \n• prepare all meals to be on time  \n• function as general all-around cook for all meals and special events  \n• demonstrate proper methods and procedures  \n• serve food and drink items in a professional, expedient, clean, and courteous manner  \nOrdering  \n• maintain a positive relationship with purveyors  \n• monitor and check prices to find the best values with all companies  \n• visit food shows to take advantage of show specials and identify new products  \n• ensure proper handling of all receipts and invoices  \n• receive and store food and supplies, checking against delivery invoice and store properly  \n• schedule and manage all delivery times of foods and supplies  \n• maintain an active and accurate inventory of all food and cleaning supplies  \n• strive to use local produce when possible by contacting local farms for prices  \n• attend produce auctions when possible  \n• assist in unloading and putting away all deliveries and supplies  \nFood Safety  \n• ensure all staff are fulfilling all American Camping Association and ServSafe food service standards  \n• oversee proper storage of all foods and food materials  \n• monitor temperature of walk-in refrigerators and freezers, standing refrigerators and freezers, and refrigerated food serving areas  \n• monitor water temperatures  \n• monitor dish washing procedures for proper sanitizing and cleaning  \n• maintain and monitor all required holding temperatures  \n• label all stored foods properly  \n• stock and rotate items daily according to set standards  \n• always be prepared for the health inspector  \nCleaning Responsibilities  \n• clean kitchen and dining areas after each meal  \n• clean and prepare food service areas  \n• clean kitchen and dining room facilities including machines, o","cbCais61cutq5wcy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais61cutq5wcy","pdf",574868,"English","# Minimum Qualifications\n# Essential Functions\n# General Responsibilities\n# Detailed Responsibilities\n## Food Prep and Cooking\n## Ordering\n## Food Safety\n## Cleaning Responsibilities\n## Staff Management\n## Off Season Staffing\n## Special Events","[{\"question\":\"What are the Sous Chef’s minimum qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"The role requires a minimum age of 23, prior training and experience cooking for large groups, banquets, and events, knowledge of food preparation standards and kitchen cleanliness, and the ability to prepare meals for special groups such as kosher, vegetarian, or gluten-free needs. 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